Clever Synonyms

Clever is an adjective. Its synonyms include intelligent, bright, smart, brilliant, talented, gifted, precocious, capable, able, and competent. Its antonyms are ill-advised and foolish. Here are some additional synonyms for "clever" with example sentences.

Another word for clever

55 other ways to say clever.

1. in the sense of intelligent
  • intelligent
  • smart
  • talented
  • precocious
  • able
  • apt
  • educated
  • erudite
  • bookish
  • wise
  • brainy
  • bright
  • brilliant
  • gifted
  • capable
  • competent
  • proficient
  • learned
  • academic
  • knowledgeable
  • sagacious
  • genius
2. in the sense of skilful
  • skilful
  • adroit
  • nimble
  • handy
  • skilled
  • dexterous
  • deft
  • nimble-fingered
  • adept
  • talented
3. in the sense of shrewd
  • shrewd
  • sharp
  • quick
  • quick-witted
  • resourceful
  • cunning
  • artful
  • slick
  • foxy
  • fly
  • as sharp as a tack
  • whip-smart
  • astute
  • acute
  • sharp-witted
  • ingenious
  • canny
  • crafty
  • wily
  • neat
  • savvy
  • pawky
  • cute

Clever Sentences

She came up with clever ideas.

That was a clever solution!

The puzzle requires clever thinking skills.

He is a clever student.

Clever Rhymes